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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
My review for this and [b:Rise of a Hero|248377|Rise of a Hero (Farsala, #2)|Hilari Bell|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173119633s/248377.jpg|240664] can be found here.
Ok, it had good arcs for everyone involved. Despite me stanning for the opposing team I liked it.
Forging the Sword is pretty similar to the first two books in the Farsala Trilogy, so my likes and dislikes are similar as well. My biggest issue with the book is its simplification of politics - very much "feudalism bad," "democracy good" which is just kind of weird when it's set in medieval times? Felt like 14th century propaganda in a way! But overall, I really like the characters, the plot is easy to follow and fast-paced, and the ending was satisfying. I'll be seeking out more Hilari Bell books!
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, War
Moderate: Death, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Colonisation, Classism
Hardcover owned, not kept. I am glad I finished out the series and I liked how it ended. The character growth was well done and believable. I would have loved this had I read it at a younger age.
A great ending to a great series. I enjoyed it. The characters were each unique and I came to care about them and be frustrated with them in turn, and as normal people, not all their actions were perfect. The story was still far fetched in some aspects and repetitive in others, but overall a quick, entertaining read.
adventurous
dark
Third in a trilogy. Read it long ago but couldn't remember the ending. Enjoyable but not spectacular